candidate
pronunciation
How to pronounce candidate in British English:
UK [ˈkændɪdət]
How to pronounce candidate in American English:
US [ˈkændɪdət]
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- Noun:
- a politician who is running for public office
- someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
Word Origin
- candidate (n.)
- c. 1600s, from Latin candidatus "one aspiring to office," originally "white-robed," past participle of candidare "to make white or bright," from candidus (see candid). Office-seekers in ancient Rome wore white togas.
Example
- 1. And the candidate himself talked of battling on .
- 2. Serbia finally became an official candidate for eu membership .
- 3. Silicon is a natural candidate for such measurements .
- 4. Mitt romney is otherwise a strong candidate .
- 5. The euro is a better candidate .